The drop in lending by Taiwanese banks is driven by concerns over the pandemic’s economic impact on China, as well as lenders generally, not just those in Taiwan, turning increasingly cautious over ... ( read original story ...)
Dubai index leads major Gulf markets higher
Saudi Arabia's benchmark index rose 0.5%, with Dr Sulaiman Al-Habib Medical Services 4013.SE rising 3.1% and Saudi Telecom Company 7010.SE gaining 1.8%. The kingdom plans to resume tourist visas by ... ( read original story ...)
Moody’s Downgrades Sri Lanka, Raises Foreign Debt Risk
Moody's on Monday downgraded Sri Lanka's sovereign credit rating by two notches, saying the South Asian nation would be hard-pressed to secure funding to service its huge foreign debt. ( read original story ...)
HNB Finance rewards winners of ‘Ape Gedara Avurudu’ Digital Games
Sri Lanka’s leading financial services provider HNB Finance Plc., recently rewarded the winners of their unique and interactive ‘Ape Gedara Avurudu’ digital portal, launched in celebration of the ... ( read original story ...)
Peace in Afghanistan will bring prosperity to northwest: PM
Prime Minister Imran Khan has said that trade and prosperity in the tribal areas depend on peace in Afghanistan, and that the tribal areas would flourish if the talks between Afghanistan and the ... ( read original story ...)
Why Did Washington Shorten Iraq’s Sanctions Waiver?
By shortening Iraq’s sanctions waiver to import gas and electricity from Iran, Washington has made it crystal clear that it is unimpressed with Iraq’s relationship with its neighbor ... ( read original story ...)
Record Ban on Short-Selling Fuels Worries of Bubble in Korea
South Korea’s government has found a tool to keep the retail investors that are increasingly dominating the stock market happy: A short-selling ban that’s turning into one of the world’s longest and ... ( read original story ...)
The Happiness Metric
A look at Bhutan and its Gross National Happiness policy. What makes for happiness in a fast-changing society where Buddhism is deeply rooted? ( read original story ...)
Qatar Airways first to use UV light for cabin disinfection
Qatar Airways has become the first global carrier to operate Honeywell’s Ultraviolet (UV) Cabin System, further advancing its hygiene measures onboard. ( read original story ...)
Shaq Insurance to support Qatar’s economic diversification
Sharq Insurance, a subsidiary of Doha Bank, expressed its support for Qatar’s economic diversification during a webinar hosted by the bank Monday titled ‘Insurance Industry trends, Opportunities, ... ( read original story ...)